This article places the expansion of Buddhist monasteries in the Western Deccan in its wider context, examining how social, political and economic forces might have impacted on the tempo of Buddhist cave cutting.A framework for dating the caves is outlined and a hiatus in their construction during the first century Wipes AD noted.Epigraphic evidenc
Abstract Two strong positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) events in 2019 and 2023 led to multiple disasters over Southeast Asia, highlighting the need for warnings of IOD events.This paper presents a stock-take of the current criteria for IOD monitoring and prediction and describes the development of an IOD warning system for Southeast Asia.We examine
IntroductionInterleukin-18 (IL-18), a pro-inflammatory cytokine belonging to the IL-1 Family, is a key mediator ofautoinflammatory diseases associated with the development of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS).High levels of IL-18 correlate with MAS and COVID-19 severity and mortality, particularly in COVID-19patients with MAS.As an inflammation
Abstract Kimberlites are igneous rocks whose formation remains enigmatic due to their severely altered nature, highly variable compositions and rapid ascent through the lithosphere.The spatiotemporal distribution of kimberlites suggests that mantle metasomatism may play an essential role in their emplacement.Since the magnetotelluric Pocket Knife (
Abstract Health workforce planning has become a significant global problem considering there are estimates of an 18 million healthcare provider shortfall Loaf Pan by 2030.There are two mechanisms to address healthcare worker shortages: (1) domestic education of those professions and (2) integration of internationally educated health professionals.I